Directions:Put all ingredients above in a food processor and mix till smooth. Add more olive oil when mixing to get the garbanzo beans a smooth texture. Garnish with cut up fresh cilantro leaves on the top for some color! Chill in refrigerator to let flavors infuse together! We ate this chilled. Serve with bagel chips, pita chips, tortilla chips, or fresh veggies.

Disclaimers: 1)Tahini is ground sesame seeds. We found this in a jar at Hy-vee. It was by the jarred peppers — a rather odd place for this — so I would check out the condiments aisle near specialty olives or in the ethnic foods department. 2) Tahini makes this hummus for sure. It has a strong flavor and bitter on its own. We used 2 1/2 tablespoons which is a good balance. Add more or less to your liking. If you do not want the hummus as spicy, do not add the cayenne. We personally enjoy a little zip so we bring on the heat every chance we get! You can definitely add more if you are a spicy lover — as in food. As in a lover of spicy food. Not a spicy lover..

If you’re like us, we’re hoping this recipe brings on the warm weather soon, and, heck, maybe a spicy lover for ya. We are talking patio, beach, and poolside kind of weather. Around eighty degrees, no clouds, and a slight breeze would be ideal. Oh, sun, hummus, and beer. That would be glorious right about now.